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Screening of Oscar-nominated short film 'Heroin(e)' and other Boulder-area events Oct. 11, 2018

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10/10/2018 10:16:59 PM MDT

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10/10/2018 10:17:38 PM MDT

Huntington, West Virginia, fire chief Jan Rader is one of the women fighting an epidemic of drug addiction in "Heroin(e)." (Netflix)

"Heroin(e)" Film and Discussion

Screening of Oscar-nominated short film "Heroin(e)," a film that follows heroin addict living fix to fix at her lowest point. The film will be followed by a discussion with Cristen Bates, director of strategy, communications and policy for the Office of Behavioral Health. Registration required; 6 p.m. Thursday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; mylibrary.us/events.

TODAY

Adultology: Fermentation 2.0: Kombucha and Beyond — The first Adultology fermentation class was a grand success so we're diving in even deeper to the world of kombucha, kimchi, and sauerkraut. Come learn how tiny microorganisms can be safely harnessed to transform your food in wonderful ways. Savor tastes and enjoy an in-depth demo with Seeds Library Café. This program is part of several Seed to Table events and services at the library that focus on sustainable living; 6 p.m., Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; calendar.boulderlibrary.org/event/4300660.

Have Passport, Will Ski: Backcountry Adventures in Kyrgyzstan — A slide show on backcountry adventures abroad. This event will be a fundraiser for the CAIC-and there will be a raffle; 7 p.m., Neptune Mountaineering, 633 S. Broadway, Boulder; free; 303-499-8866, facebook.com/events/460996580975925.

Visual Arts Exhibition & Opening Reception — Explore far-reaching perspectives on our collective history through sculpture, painting and photography. By utilizing techniques that exist between realism and abstract expression, these artists invite the viewer to ponder the world from a new point of view. Featuring new work from Dave Rowe, Amber St. Lucia and Fu Wenjun; 5 p.m. Friday, The Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; free; 303-444-7328, thedairy.org.

Indigenous People's Day at The Collective — A showing of the film "Two Rivers", followed by a facilitated a discussion. Indigenous People's Day in Lafayette is an annual event set by proclamation of the Lafayette City Council. This event invites community members of all cultures to participate and share in a meaningful experience; 6 p.m. Friday, The Collective- Community Arts Center, 201 North Public Road, Lafayette; free; cityoflafayette.com/collective.

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